With many people planning summer travel, pet parents may be thinking about hiring a pet sitter to watch their pets while they are away. A pet sitter, whether hired through an app like Rover or through word-of-mouth, can be more comfortable and less stressful for your pet than boarding or a kennel outside the home…. Read More

Life with a cat isn’t all snuggles and dangling feather toys. Experienced cat owners can attest to the scratching, random darting across the room, and the cat hair (oh, the cat hair!). Fortunately, thanks to the internet, innovative ideas are quickly spreading to help make cat parenthood easier. Whether you’re bored, on a budget, or… Read More

With the weather warming up, many of us find ourselves (and our pets) spending more time outside. Whether you’re embarking on a new gardening project or merely lounging in the yard to enjoy the warm sunshine, there are several precautions pet parents should be aware of to ensure pets stay safe while enjoying the outdoors…. Read More

Your first reaction to discovering a litter of young puppies or kittens with no mama can be heartbreaking. However, before taking action, it’s important to assess the situation. If you come across a litter of puppies or kittens that have clearly been dumped by an irresponsible pet owner, be sure to contact your local shelter… Read More

Ever feel like your cat is trying to tell you something? There are a number of ways your cat communicates to you (some cat owners might argue that 90% of those are to ask for food), and at first, interpreting what your cat is trying to say might feel like trying to solve a puzzle…. Read More

Now that many of us are working from home full time instead of going into the office, we no longer have to put up with the smelly communal microwave (unless it’s our own food, of course). However, being home with a pet all day means a different type of distraction throughout the day, and some… Read More

Many pet parents responded with concern when it was reported this week that a tiger at the Bronx Zoo had tested positive for the novel coronavirus or COVID-19. If a tiger can catch it, what about our household pets, they wondered? And could I catch coronavirus from my pet? Nadia, a 4-year-old Malayan tiger, is… Read More

View or download a PDF of this infographic. When it comes to our pets, some plants are more toxic than others. Lilies are one type of plant that is downright toxic to cats and should be kept well out of reach or out of the home altogether. Curious kitties that may try a little nibble… Read More

Cat expert Jackson Galaxy defines catification as “the art of creating an enriched home environment that is acceptable to both you and your cat.” Every inch of your home you share with your cat can be shared positively. When you catify your home, you allow your cat to find confidence and own certain spaces without sacrificing… Read More

With more cities and states issuing “shelter-in-place” orders daily to fight the spread of COVID-19, you may be wondering if veterinarian clinics and pet supply businesses are considered “essential.” Many orders require nonessential businesses to close. The answer is yes, they are considered essential, for the most part. In the three states most heavily hit… Read More

Diagnosis: Lily poisoning Vet bill: $3,244 | Healthy Paws covered: $2,345 Coverage: 80 percent | $250 deductible Blue, a one-year-old Siberian Forest Cat, is one curious cat, says his pet parent Missy. He’s also affectionate and sweet. Missy is aware of things that are harmful or poisonous to cats since there are two in the… Read More